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== Objective ==
 
== Objective ==
 
* You will learn to create a resume
 
* You will learn to create a resume
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== Resources ==
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* [http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/11/17/10-things-that-define-a-killer-resume/  Squawkfox - Resumes]
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* [http://www.randsinrepose.com/archives/2007/02/25/a_glimpse_and_a_hook.html Rands In Repose - A Glimpse and a Hook]
  
 
== Directions ==
 
== Directions ==
 
# Research on-line various resume templates
 
# Research on-line various resume templates
 
# Choose a template that you like most
 
# Choose a template that you like most
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# Aesthetics matter!!!
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# You resume should be no longer than 1 page
 
# Be sure to include the following information in your resume:
 
# Be sure to include the following information in your resume:
  
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* Name (first name, middle initial, last name)
Name (first name, middle initial, last name)
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* Contact information
Contact information
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** E-mail
E-mail
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** Phone
Phone
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** Current address (school)
Current address (school)
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** Permanent address (home)
Permanent address (home)
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* Objective – 1 sentence stating your job objective
Objective – 1 sentence stating your job objective
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* Education
Education
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** College, location, type of degree, intended major, expected graduate date
College, location, type of degree, intended major, expected graduate date
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*** GPA
GPA
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*** Related course work
Related course work
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** High school, location, graduation date
High school, location, graduation date
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*** GPA, SAT scores
GPA, SAT scores
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* Technical Skills
Work Experience (Previous jobs)
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** Programming languages (e.g. Java, Python)
Employer, job title, geographic location, years working there
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** Markup languages (e.g. HTML)
responsibilities
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** Development platforms (e.g. NetBeans, WingIDE)
what you actually did
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** Operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)
Research Experience
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** Office productivity platforms (e.g Microsoft Office, Open Office)
Employer/School
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* Work Experience (Previous jobs)
e.g. NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
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** Employer, job title, geographic location, years working there
Awards / Honors
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*** responsibilities
Activities / Interests
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*** what you actually did
Volunteer experience
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* Research Experience
Extracurricular activities
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** Employer/School
Community involvement
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*** e.g. NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Other
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* Related Projects (in case you have notable projects you wish to highlight)
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* Awards / Honors
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* Extracurricular Activities / Interests
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* Volunteer experience
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* Community involvement
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* Other

Latest revision as of 08:32, 10 June 2014

Objective

  • You will learn to create a resume

Resources

Directions

  1. Research on-line various resume templates
  2. Choose a template that you like most
  3. Aesthetics matter!!!
  4. You resume should be no longer than 1 page
  5. Be sure to include the following information in your resume:
  • Name (first name, middle initial, last name)
  • Contact information
    • E-mail
    • Phone
    • Current address (school)
    • Permanent address (home)
  • Objective – 1 sentence stating your job objective
  • Education
    • College, location, type of degree, intended major, expected graduate date
      • GPA
      • Related course work
    • High school, location, graduation date
      • GPA, SAT scores
  • Technical Skills
    • Programming languages (e.g. Java, Python)
    • Markup languages (e.g. HTML)
    • Development platforms (e.g. NetBeans, WingIDE)
    • Operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)
    • Office productivity platforms (e.g Microsoft Office, Open Office)
  • Work Experience (Previous jobs)
    • Employer, job title, geographic location, years working there
      • responsibilities
      • what you actually did
  • Research Experience
    • Employer/School
      • e.g. NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
  • Related Projects (in case you have notable projects you wish to highlight)
  • Awards / Honors
  • Extracurricular Activities / Interests
  • Volunteer experience
  • Community involvement
  • Other